Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.

Daniela Morosini is Senior Beauty Correspondent and Special Projects Editor at The Business of Beauty at BoF. A beauty specialist, Daniela has previously been a beauty editor for both British Vogue and Vogue Business, and worked for Refinery29 and Space NK. Daniela's writing has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Magazine, Elle and Grazia.


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The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
Founder Olamide Olowe has stepped down from her chief executive role as Sukiana Chancy joins the company.
The private equity firm’s beauty and wellness division, led by Vasiliki Petrou, has made a minority investment in the fast-growing e-tailer.
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Coty will receive approximately $400 million and continue to operate the brand until at least June 30, 2027, terminating its prior agreement a year earlier than originally signed.